Reminder: SEA Docs 2011: Trees of Life – Seeds of Change

Vietdocs goes regional and becomes SEADocs!
Deadline for submissions: 02 Sept 2011

From Goethe Institut:
After the successful completion of the Vietdocs competition, Vietnam for the first time this year joines the regional short film competition SEADocs, a joint-project of the Goethe-Institutes in Southeast Asia which offers a platform for short films on ecological themes to young people who are, or hope to become, documentary filmmakers.

The 2011 competition invites students aged 18 – 28 in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to submit a portfolio of their work and a motivational essay on making a film under the theme “Tree{s} of Life: Seeds of Change” by September 2, 2011.

Short theme Outline:

Forests are home to 80% of terrestrial biodiversity with the livelihood of over 1.6 billion people dependent on forests. It is more than simply a rich ecological system, it is integral to life on this planet and to human survival. Our connection with the forests of this world is profound and multifaceted – covering cultural, medicinal, economic and ecological relationships.

We are asking students in Southeast Asia to view the diverse and complex relationships between individuals and communities and the forest habitats of this region through their unique filmmaker’s eyes. The competition challenges aspiring documentary directors to look beyond the obvious and to seek captivating stories under the motto of “Tree{s} of Life: Seeds of Change”.

Schedule:

September 2, 2011 Deadline for Submissions
September 9, 2011 Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates
November 11, 2011 Submission of Competition Films by Shortlisted Candidates
November 27, 2011 Announcement of Winners

For more information, visit Hanoi Grapevine’s previous post and SEADocs 2011’s website.